ey-ya talanŋan

/ej-ja talanŋan/

Literal translation

hey — torn to pieces

Intended meaning

Exclamation of dismay and astonishment, uttered on hearing distressing or startling news.
  • Hazna kişi saw qalmağandı, – dedi Gergoqa. – Ey-ya, talanŋan! – dedile jaşla bir awuzdan."Hardly anyone was left alive," said Gergoqa. "Oh no!" the young men said with one voice.

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